I am pregnant and the father of the unborn child doesnt want anything to do with the baby once its born. he said if i chose to keep the child, he would sign over his rights so he wont have to pay child support, can he legally do this in the state of louisiana?
2006-06-20 06:59:32 · 22 answers · asked by Nicole H 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I'm in Wisconsin, so I don't know if it'll help much, but my ex wanted to sign off on her rights to get out of child support, and I refused to let her. I let her off child support (my daughter and I thought it would be the best way to keep her out of prison), but (in this state) I have every right to refuse that request. Unless the state is after his parental rights, there's nothing much he can do. It should be up to you.
2006-06-20 07:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by 42ITUS™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nevada should online have a state or government website in a section specifically dedicated to law matters. Sort of like a state constitution. I know at least in Indiana where I am based has this. I would presume all the states have this availability. I'm divorced and my ex wife has full parental custody of our daughter, but I still pay child support on a weekly basis. Since your friend and the father were never married, I'm not sure how that works exactly. Quite possibly a DNA test to could be obtained or required if he refuses to comply with child support. Try the government website route and see if that points you in the right direction.
2016-05-20 05:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A father can sign away his parental rights completely- meaning he has no rights to visitation or any say whatsoever in the child's life. If he does that he also is free from any financial responsibility, including child support. This is often done with the "deadbeat dad" variety, especially if the children have an opprtunity to be adopted by a new man in mom's life. A father doesnt necessarily have this option if the children are placed in foster care or similar situations. Also, he doesnt get to decide he just doesnt want to be responsible- that option has to be agreed to by the child's mother. The only advantage for the mom is to not have to agree to any visitation if he wanted it. If hes not going to bother with visits anyway- why give him the option- let him pay.
2006-06-20 07:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by curckle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a father there are a few ways to sign over your rights. Signing over custody does not prevent you from paying child support but signing your rights over in order for another man to adopt the child or so forth would than entitle you to not pay child support.
2006-06-20 07:04:49 · answer #4 · answered by maiare560 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep and we should be able to if we express before its too late to have a abortion that we dont want a child in our lives right now. If you choose to go ahead and have the baby for your own personal reasons then you can pay with your own personal money. That dosnt mean that he shouldnt see his child or that he shouldnt help you out (Money watching the child so you can go out ect.) but when he cant afford to he shouldnt have someone taking his money by force when he told you how he felt about the situation before hand and you have the baby anyway that right there says that you and only you wanted the baby so why is he obligated to do something that he wasnt ready to do when he told you
2006-06-20 07:07:31 · answer #5 · answered by puresplprix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Though I'm not familiar with louisiana law, there are TONS of deadbeat dads out there! What kind of REAL man would ever consider doing something so foolish? I think it's entirely likely that he could give up his parental rights, but this doesn't make him less financially responsible. Contact a local attorney. Usually they will offer free consultation. It's a great question! I hope that you've moved on to a more reasonable man! Good luck!
2006-06-20 07:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by loving father 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I am aware, he can sign over his rights, but by law he does have to pay child support. He helped create this child, so he should have to pay for it. Have a look at this site, hope it helps
2006-06-20 09:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by mookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can sign over his rights...and I believe that means he wouldn't have to pay child support...but you would probably get a lot of aid from the government...
2006-06-20 07:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by jenn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is his child and you get a paternity test, I believe he still has to pay. Signing away the rights just means he won't have visitation or custody.. but it's still his legal right to pay.
Check your state laws.
2006-06-20 07:22:58 · answer #9 · answered by Kitty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a loser! I am not sure that the law would allow him to relinquish his parental rights just so that he can avoid child support...if I were you I would conter sue his claim and make him pay a lump sum to give up his rights.......that should get his boxers in a twist!
2006-06-20 08:27:12 · answer #10 · answered by boston857 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋